Georgia Society, Sons of the American Revolution

Constitution event - Watkinsville Junior American Citizens
2024-09-15 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Ashford Memorial Church, 1 North Main Street, Watkinsville, 30677, United States
CONSTITUTION CELEBRATION!

Hosted by THE REVEREND JOHN ANDREW CHAPTER NSDAR

Sunday, 15 September 2024 – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Ashford Memorial Methodist Church – 1 North mains Street – Watkinsville, GA 30677

Come help us celebrate the document that covers us all! Listen to the voices of young Americans recount the riveting history of the U.S. Constitution in anticipation of the 237th anniversary of its historic signing!
PATRIOTIC MUSIC
Athens Area Homeschool Band
& Watkinsville Junior American Citizens
CONSTITUTION HISTORY PROGRAM
Watkinsville Junior American Citizens
COOKIES & MUSKET FIRE

Constitution Day
2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Constitution Day). This day commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution.
Each educational institution that receives Federal funds for a fiscal year is required to hold an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students on September 17 (if it falls on a weekend; it should be held in the previous or next week).

National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century – Grave Marking
2024-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, GA, 30328, United States
National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century – Grave Marking

FRIDAY – October 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century – Thomas Johnson Chapter
Honoring our Chapters’ Founder Zelma Monroe Johnson
With a grave marking ceremony Friday, October 25th , 2024 at 11:00 am
Arlington Memorial Park , 201 Mt. Vernon Highway NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Please RSVP: Judi Miehl, judimiehl@gmail.com
Refreshments to follow ceremony
This is a request for a SAR Color Guard and for us to support a fellow lineage society. It is not an SAR grave marking

POSTPONED - National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century - Grave Marking - POTPONED
2024-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | GA
POSTPONED DUE TO POTENTIAL WEATHER ISSUES
RE-SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 25 OCT 2024
Please join the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century – Thomas Johnson Chapter
Honoring our Chapters’ Founder Zelma Monroe Johnson
This is a request for a SAR Color Guard and for us to support a fellow lineage society. It is not an SAR grave marking.

CANCELLED - 244th Anniversary Commemoration of the First Siege of Augusta - CANCELLED
2024-09-28 09:30 - 14:30 | Kroc Center Auditorium, 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, GA, 30904, United States
CANCELLED due to weather related issues in the area.
The Henry Laurens Chapter (Aiken) South Carolina Society and the Colonel William Few Chapter (Augusta) Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution
Cordially invite you to attend the
244th Anniversary Commemoration of the First Siege of Augusta
Saturday, 1:00 PM, September 28, 2024
Salvation Army Kroc Center Auditorium, 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia
Schedule of Events:

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. We will host a combined meeting of the Georgia and South Carolina C.A.R. in the Kroc Center Auditorium.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. The local SAR chapters with assistance from the Augusta Chapter, NSDAR, will host a luncheon consisting of BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, and tea provided by Larry Sconyers BBQ in the Kroc Center Lunchroom. There will also be dessert. You must sign up for the luncheon in advance and the cost is $16.00 per person.
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. We will conduct the commemoration ceremony in the comfortable 300-seat Kroc Center Auditorium. The ceremony will consist of bringing greetings, a battle seminar by Historian Steven Rauch and wreath presentations.
Following the indoor ceremony, we will go out to the battlefield behind the Kroc Center to watch a mock battle reenactment demonstration to be conducted by our militia and artillery sections firing black powder muskets and six black powder cannons.

SAR, DAR, C.A.R. and other patriotic and lineage societies and chapters are invited to participate in a formal wreath laying ceremony as part of the program. Participants presenting a wreath need to fill out the following form and return it to me. Please check in with Sue at the registration table by 12:30 PM. Continental, Militia or period attire is encouraged.
To ensure your organization’s recognition in the program, please complete and return the registration form provided to
Sonny Pittman, Event Coordinator,
at: sonnypittman@comcast.net
or
Sonny and Sue Pittman, Event Coordinators
2202 Holly Haven Court, Augusta, GA 30907-3779
(706) 860-1050; sonnypittman@comcast.net

244th Anniversary of the First Siege of Augusta
Attendance and Wreath Registration
Registration forms should be returned to Sonny Pittman at sonnypittman@comcast.net
Your Contact Information (will be held in strict confidence):
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number & Email Address: __________________________________________
Society Name: ____________________________________________________________
Chapter Name: ___________________________________________________________
Name of Presenter: _______________________________________________________
Title (if desired): _________________________________________________________
Will be in Uniform/Militia or Colonial Attire: Yes _______ No _______
Will Participate in the Color Guard: ________________
Will Participate in the 12:00 PM lunch @ $16 dollars per person. Yes ______ No ______

Number of Attendees for lunch: __________________ x $16.00 =_______________total

POSTPONED - South Atlantic District Meeting
2024-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery, 210 West Frederick St, Gaffney, SC, 29341, United States
POSTPONED

South Atlantic District Meeting
When: Monday, 7 Oct 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: Gaffney Visitors Center and Art Gallery – 210 West Frederick St, Gaffney, SC 29341
The event will be held after the Kings Mountain Commemoration and will include a Candidates Forum for National office.

(VA) - Battle of Yorktown Victory Parade
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:00 | GA
October 19th, 2024, Saturday (10:30 am) – Battle of Yorktown Victory Parade, Yorktown, VA
Event Level: National
Host/POC: Thomas Nelson Jr Chapter VASSAR / Gary Hodges.
Location: Yorktown, VA.
Firing Event: No
Details: The Siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown, the surrender at Yorktown, or the German Battle, ending on October 19, 1781, at Yorktown, Virginia, was a decisive victory by a combined force of the American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops led by the Comte de Rochambeau over a British army commanded by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis. The culmination of the Yorktown campaign, the siege proved to be the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War in the North American region, as the surrender by Cornwallis, and the capture of both him and his army, prompted the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Parade formation may be viewed here (click on link): Yorktown SAR Formation
Note: this event also marks the bicentennial of the return of the Marquis de Lafayette to Yorktown in October 1824 and is expected to be a significant commemoration.

CANCELLED - Veterans Day program at the Shrine Temple in Atlanta
2024-11-02 17:00 | GA

(SC) - Honoring General Daniel Morgan
2025-01-17 14:00 - 14:30 | Morgan Square, 111 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
“Wreath” Laying Ceremony Honoring General Daniel Morgan and the victory of the Battle of Cowpens
When: Friday, 17 January 2025 at 2:00PM
Where: Morgan Square, 111 West Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Red carnations are used instead of wreaths and are provided on site.
Please RSVP to Ray Stapleton, Secretary of the Daniel Morgan Chapter South Carolina Society SAR
Stapler1@comcast.net

Kettle Creek Battlefield Association - Annual Dinner
2025-02-07 17:00 - 21:00 | GA
The Kettle Creek Battlefield Association
Annual Banquet celebrating the “Battle of Kettle Creek”
When: Friday, February 7, 2025 – Reception 5:00 PM – Dinner 6: 30 PM
where: Washington Wilkes Country Club, 300 Country Club Dr., Washington, GA 30673
Speaker: John T. Trussell – “Marquis de Lafayette American Tour 1824-1825”

Dinner Cost $45.00 per individual
Please make you check payable to the
Kettle Creek Battlefield Association
Mail to: PO BOX 729, Washington, GA 30673
Please include your email address
Dinner reservation must be received by January 31, 2025
For questions contact: Walker Chewning – 678–409-4644
FNOTE: Those wishing to sit as a group or family please designate on your RSVP –Tables seat “6” and will be assigned by number.

President Day
2025-02-17 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

George Washington Birthday
2025-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association - Annual Meeting and Dinner
2025-03-06 18:00 - 21:00 | GA
The Brier Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Association, Inc. Invites you to join in celebrating the Battle of Brier Creek at the Annual Meeting and Dinner.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Forest Heights Country Club, 3772 Country Club Road, Statesboro, Georgia
Speaker: LTC Leslie Chandler, GaARNG, Director of the Integrated Primary Prevention Program, Joint Staff “Remembering Well”
Dinner Cost: $50.00 per person
Annual Meeting and Dinner 6:00 PM
Please make your checks payable to the BCRWBA, Inc. and mail to:
BCRWBA, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Swainsboro, GA 30401-0603
Please include your email address.
Dinner reservations must be postmarked no later than February 26, 2025
Name:     , Email:       ,Phone:

Brier Creek Commemoration- Education events at Battlefield
2025-03-07 09:00 - 15:00 | GA
246th Anniversary of the Battle of Brier Creek Weekend
Friday, March 7, 2025
We will have 4 sessions 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 1:30 at the battlefield with the following schedule for each.
Contact our event coordinator for reservations.
STATION #1: Dr. John Derden will share ideas for upcoming tours & present an overview of the history of the battlefield &; the direction to be taken to ensure a maximum acquisition of the findings on the site &; its preservation.
STATION #2: Steve Burke will share his lifetime collection of Revolutionary period artifacts, weapons, clothes, etc. with assistance from Lee Herron and Don Bazemore.
STATION # 3: Alton McCloud, Bernard Martin and Allen Mincey will demonstrate Revolutionary tent encampment, weapons and their display of Revolutionary items.
EACH SESSION WILL DIVIDE INTO 3 EQUAL GROUPS AND REPORT TO A STATION.
EACH STATION WILL LAST 15 MINUTES AND THEN ROTATE TO NEXT STATION.
 After each session, there will be a demonstration and firing of the Brier Creek Militia and the Brier Creek Artillery of our 50 Cal. Flintlock rifles, 75 Cal. Brown Bess Muskets, 69 Cal. French Charleville Muskets, one 6-pounder Naval
Cannon, two 6-pounder Field Guns, one 6-pounder Coehorn Mortar and an 8-pounder Field Gun. Afterwards, Taps will be sounded on the bugle by Compatriot Don Bazemore of the Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the
American Revolution.
Coordinator: Dess Smith III, (478) 299-1039; saussure@bellsouth.net

Liberty Tree Planting - 11:00 AM
2025-03-15 11:00 - 12:00 | GA
Save The Date – The Mars Hill Memorial Association has been able to coordinate with their membership and has confirmed the date of March 15, 2025 for a Liberty Tree planting.
The Captain John Collins Chapter has marked the calendar for 11:00 am, Saturday, March 15, 2025;
the location is the Mars Hill Cemetery, 2850 Mars Hill Church Road NW, Acworth, GA 30101.

Potential Lafayette marking in Savannah - ???
2025-03-22 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Save the date
The time schedule is yet to be set exactly and will be announced soon. All events will need to be tightly scheduled to allow everyone an opportunity to be involved, so it is suggested that any presentation be limited to not more than 5 minutes. I would be glad to talk with local lodge Grand Masters to discuss any tentative plans. They can email me or call 478-957-7411. We are hoping to get all our plans firmed up by January 1, 2025 so we can get advertising , printing , etc, done in plenty of time. Thank you!
John (and Billie Trussell, Bev Baker, Lynne Tate)
Co-Chairs, American Friends of Lafayette, Georgia Committee

Potential Lafayette marking in Augusta - ???
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in North Augusta (Hamburg) in morning ????
2025-03-24 08:00 - 12:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in Warrenton afternoon
2025-03-24 13:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in Sparta - ???
2025-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in Milledgeville - ???
2025-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in Jones County - ???
2025-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking in Macon - ???
2025-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Save the date.
The time schedule is yet to be set exactly and will be announced soon. All events will need to be tightly scheduled to allow everyone an opportunity to be involved, so it is suggested that any presentation be limited to not more than 5 minutes. I would be glad to talk with local lodge Grand Masters to discuss any tentative plans. They can email me or call 478-957-7411. We are hoping to get all our plans firmed up by January 1, 2025 so we can get advertising , printing , etc, done in plenty of time. Thank you!
John (and Billie Trussell, Bev Baker, Lynne Tate)
Co-Chairs, American Friends of Lafayette, Georgia Committee

Potential Lafayette marking in Roberta - Buena Vista - ???
2025-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

Potential Lafayette marking at Fort Mitchell - Fort Moore - ???
2025-03-30 08:00 - 17:00 | GA

National (NC) - 249th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Halifax Resolves
2025-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Historic Halifax, 72 Market Street, Halifax, NC, 27839, United States
Date/Time: April 12, 2025 / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Organized by:Halifax Resolves Chapter
Location: Historic Halifax
72 Market St, Halifax, NC 27839, USA

More information forthcoming

Patriots' Day
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Patriots’ Day – April 19, 1775
Observed on the third Monday for Official Holiday.

National (MA) - Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington
2025-04-19 08:00 - 17:00 | GA
Save the Date

National (GA) - Frederica Naval Action
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:30 | St Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Drive, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Frederica Naval Action – Patriots’ Day
SATURDAY, April 19, 2025
10:00 a.m. – Memorial Ceremony – Saint Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA – SAR Color Guard with Revolutionary Flags, Patriotic Music, Wreath Presentation, Cannon, and Musket Salutes.

The Parade of Patriots – Saint Simons Island Village – Details and TIME are to be announced
Normally the parade will start at the Lighthouse then proceed to the Pier then back to the Lighthouse. There will be the SAR Color Guard, DAR and SAR Revolutionary Reenactors, JROTC Cadets, Glynn County Students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts Participating.

Midway - 5 patriot grave marking
2025-04-27 11:30 - 15:00 | Midway Church, 491 N Coastal Highway, Midway, GA, 31320, United States
Flyer attached.
Five Patriot Grave markings on Sunday, April 27, 2025
Matthew Bennett (1750 — August 15, 1800), SAR PRS #P-113357, GPS 31.806247, -81.431270
Samuel Burnley (1754 — January, 1791), SAR PRS #P-338458, GPS 31.806153, -81.431319
John Jones (January 20, 1749 — October 9, 1779), SAR PRS #P-226407, GPS 31.806139, -81.431283
Richard Quarterman (1760 — 1820), SAR PRS #P-274722, GPS 31.806122, -81.431321
Joseph Winn (1763 — 1802), SAR PRS #P-322568, GPS 31.806122, -81.431274

Midway Cemetery, US Highway 17 South, Midway, GA 31320 (Liberty County)

Marking ceremony at 2:00 PM
Please consider joining us that morning for the yearly church service at the Midway Church at 11:30 a.m. followed by dinner on the grounds.
The church is located across from the cemetery. This will be patriot markings 36 to 40 for this cemetery.
Nearby Richmond Hill (19 miles north) and Hinesville (11 miles west) have many chain hotels and restaurants.
This will be the eight of several annual markings that have marked the 18 Patriot Graves that can be located with their individual markers and potentially another 51+ unmarked patriot graves in this cemetery.

Wreath registration form is included on the flyer. – Name, Title, Chapter, Organization, State if not Georgia, Attending: 11:30 AM Church Service, 2:00 PM Program, both.
Send response to AthensChapterSAR@gmail.com – Deadline for program is Thursday, April24, 2025 at 5:00 P<
If you will fire a musket please have eight rounds available. We fire once after each biography and then the three round volley at the end.
